air quality index
Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Poor' For Fourth Consecutive Day With Rising Pollution Levels Before Diwali
Oct 17, 2025 10:57 pm CST
Delhi and surrounding NCR cities continue to experience deteriorating air quality with AQI readings in the 'poor' category for the fourth straight day. Ghaziabad recorded the worst air quality in India at 306 AQI, while transport emissions contribute nearly 18% to Delhi's pollution. Authorities monitor stubble burning incidents across neighboring states as Diwali approaches.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: 5 Monitoring Stations Record 'Very Poor' AQI Exceeding 300
Oct 15, 2025 06:48 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated significantly with five monitoring stations recording 'very poor' AQI levels above 300. Anand Vihar topped the list at 345, while 20 other stations reported 'poor' air quality. Transport emissions remain the biggest pollution contributor at 19.8% as the city continues to struggle with worsening air conditions despite below-normal temperatures.
Delhi Plans Cloud Seeding Within Days as Air Quality Deteriorates Before Diwali Celebrations
Oct 15, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Delhi Environment Minister announces imminent cloud seeding operations as air quality worsens ahead of Diwali. With GRAP-1 restrictions already in place and Supreme Court allowing green crackers, the capital city is employing multiple strategies to combat its notorious winter pollution that reduces residents' life expectancy by nearly 12 years compared to WHO guidelines.
Supreme Court Allows Green Crackers in Delhi NCR for Diwali: Balancing Celebration and Environmental Concerns
Oct 15, 2025 04:34 pm CST
The Supreme Court has permitted the use of green crackers in Delhi NCR during Diwali (October 20-21), citing that smuggled conventional firecrackers cause more damage than regulated green alternatives. The ruling establishes specific time slots for firecracker use and directs pollution monitoring bodies to track air quality, while emphasizing this is a temporary measure balancing cultural celebrations with environmental protection concerns.
Delhi Activates First Anti-Pollution Measures of the Season as Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Poor' Category
Oct 14, 2025 10:17 pm CST
Delhi authorities have implemented the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-1) as the city's Air Quality Index reached 211, entering the 'Poor' category. The Commission for Air Quality Management has ordered strict enforcement of dust control at construction sites, enhanced industrial inspections, and waste management protocols across Delhi and NCR. While September saw relatively clean air, experts warn that conditions typically worsen after Diwali, with forecasts predicting deteriorating air quality due to stagnant weather conditions.
Unexpected Delhi Rainfall Explained: IMD Scientist Reveals Causes and Upcoming Weather Patterns
Sep 30, 2025 05:56 pm CST
Delhi experienced sudden rainfall providing relief from heat, but it's not monsoon-related according to IMD scientist Dr. Naresh Kumar. Low pressure systems in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are causing the precipitation, with continued light rain expected until Thursday. Weather patterns will shift across India in early October, affecting festive celebrations and bringing temperature changes to the northwestern region.